Matthew 21:28-32
The Parable of the Two Sons
28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’
29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.
30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go.
31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”
“The first,” they answered.
Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
With which of the two sons do I identify myself, or, even better, with which of the two WOULD I like to identify? I honestly find I am a bit of each, even in my "wishing", let alone my "doing" What make me (and all of us) so deceptive, or so lethargic? What finally motivates us to action and to heeding the command of the master? We tend to procrastinate, even in looking for more time to consider this passage and see how it applies to ourselves. Always "too much to do", we rationalize. Thank God his patience is infinite with us, but perhaps today we could surprise him as did the first son, and actually take the time to listen to and carry out his request. 1, 2, 3, let's JUST DO IT!
Bro. Rene
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